San Jose Auto Recycling

Recycling your auto is a green way to dispose your unwanted vehicle in San Jose.

If you own an unwanted or junk vehicle, recycling your automobile is a great way to aid the environment or help a charity looking for donations. In San Jose, there are various ways to recycle your vehicle.

Selling

In San Jose, you can sell your junk car to a company that will dispose of it for you. The company arranges the pickup of your auto and pays based on the salvage value of the vehicle. Several sites are listed online as the result of a search engine query.

Donating

Many charities accept auto donations regardless of the condition of the vehicle. Amongst others, Donationonline.com and Donatecarusa.com list charities accepting auto donations. They can also help handle the transaction for you. Donations may also qualify as a tax deduction.

Recycling Programs

The Environmental Services Department runs the San Jose recycling program. The department encourages the recycling of scrap auto metal parts through its curbside recycling program. Contact the Center For The Development of Recycling in Santa Clara County for a list of recyclers for tires, car batteries, motor oil and antifreeze.

References

• Superpages: Auto Recycling San Jose, CA
• San Jose Environmental Services Department Automotive Recycling
• Donation Line: Vehicle Donation Center
• Donate Car USA: San Jose
• Center For The Development of Recycling

Resources

• Automotive Recyclers Association